University Traffic Regulations

 

GENERAL

 

1.         All vehicle drivers and road users on campus shall acquaint themselves with and follow the relevant provisions under the Road Traffic Ordinance and Regulations.  They shall also observe other traffic regulations announced by the University, or directions given by the University security guards.

 

2.         All roads on campus are subject to the Road Traffic Ordinance and Regulations.  However, the University campus will continue to be under the management and control of the University Council.

 

CAMPUS ENTRY

 

3.    (a)  To be permitted entry to the campus, all vehicles must be registered with the University Security Unit and conspicuously display the University Registration Label.

(b)      Visitors must be properly identified according to the Supplementary Regulations before entry.

 

VEHICLE TRAFFIC REGULATIONS ON CAMPUS

 

4.    Vehicle drivers and road users on campus must comply with the Road Traffic Ordinance and Regulations.  They must also observe all road signs, speed limits, ad hoc measures and traffic and parking directions given by the University security guards. 

 

5.         Among other regulations, it is strictly forbidden to:

 

(a)      drive or permit another person to drive without a valid driving licence;

(b)      drive with a learner’s licence;

(c)      teach driving;

(d)      operate a vehicle which has no valid registration with the Government and with the University, or no valid third party and passenger liability insurance;

(e)      operate a motor cycle or scooter without wearing a helmet; or carry a passenger not wearing a helmet on a motor cycle or scooter;

(f)      drive or operate a vehicle in such manner which may be deemed irresponsible or dangerous under the Road Traffic Ordinance and Regulations.

 

SANCTIONS

 

6.    When a driver or road user has violated any one of the University Traffic Regulations or there is reasonable doubt as to the road-worthiness of a vehicle, a uniformed University security guard may:

 

(a)      stop the vehicle on the roadside;

(b)      direct it or cause it to be towed to a designated area;

(c)      direct it to leave campus;

(d)      apply for the revocation of the vehicle’s University Registration Label or entry permit.

 

7.    When stopped, a driver must follow the direction of the University security guard, but he may appeal to the Administrative Affairs Committee of the University.

 

8.    In case of violation of the University Traffic Regulations by staff members or students of the University, they may be sanctioned by the Academic Staff Review Committee, the Administrative Affairs Committee, the respective College Assembly of Fellows, or the Senate as appropriate.

 

9.         The following traffic cases on campus will be referred to the Police for further investigation:

 

(a)      Traffic accident involving the injury of person/animal.

(b)      Traffic accident involving serious damage to property.

(c)      Traffic accident causing damage to vehicles concerned only but cannot be settled between the parties concerned.

(d)      Failing to stop and/or make a report after a traffic accident.

(e)      Driving without a valid driving licence.

(f)      Driving with a provisional driving licence.

(g)      Driving without a valid third party and passenger liability insurance.

(h)      Driving an unlicensed vehicle.

(i)      Reckless driving.

(j)      Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

(k)      Careless driving.

 

10.     Traffic cases not listed in 9. above may also be referred to the Police if the University deems it necessary.

 

ENFORCEMENT

 

11.     These regulations will be conspicuously posted at all entrances to the campus and notice boards, and published in the Newsletters of the University and its Colleges. 

 

12.  These regulations will become effective from the date of publication until further notice. These regulations may be amended as required and published for immediate implementation.

 

SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS

 

(A)    Fee Charging for Visitor Parking

 

      Before a vehicle driver who is a visitor to the University is permitted to enter the campus, he is issued with an hourly parking ticket for payment prior to his departure, subject to the following:

 

(a)      Authorized visitor parking may be validated by departments or residents with an official stamp or signature on a certificate to exempt payment.

(b)      Visitor on official business may be exempted from payment if departure is made within the first half-hour.

(c)  The schedule of fees for visitor parking is approved by the Administrative Affairs Committee of the University.

(d)  The University reserves the right to refuse unauthorized entry and parking of visitor vehicles.

 

(B) Parking Regulations

 

(a)      Parking on campus will be regulated in accordance with the Road Traffic (Parking on Private Roads) Regulations.

(b)      Except for vehicles in residential areas, no vehicle is allowed to remain in a parking place on campus for a continuous period of more than 72 hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.

(c)      Overnight parking of visitors’ vehicles on campus is not allowed.  Except for vehicles which are permitted to park in the car parks of the staff Residences, vehicles not displaying a valid University Registration Label for staff or student must leave on the same day as they enter the campus.

(d)  The University may from time to time designate any place on campus as a restricted parking area by either erecting or placing appropriate road signs or road markings.

(e)      Subject to the said Road Traffic (Parking on Private Roads) Regulations, the University may impound, remove and dispose of any illegally parked vehicles; and impose a charge on the owner of a detained vehicle according to the rates prescribed by the said Road Traffic Regulations.

(f)   The Director of the Security and Transport Office or his deputy has been designated as an authorized officer under Section 5 of the said Road Traffic Regulations. 

 

 

 

1 September 1998